I was able to declare victory for all the work that i put in. At that point we had a 5 trillion budget surplus. At the same time, i had become a military reformer. I was a part of one of the early Reform Efforts of spare parts. I was involved with procurement reform all of my career. I was even involved in the way in which the pentagon operated. You might remember that services werent very independent with each other. In the war in lebanon our marines could be on the beach and see a navy ship in the ocean, but they could communicate with each other. They could not communicate with each other. So we went to work. Many of them were democrats as well. We put together what was called the goldwaternichols bill which created special forces command and got the forces to Work Together. Because if you dont Work Together in the time of war, you have the problems you have with lebanon. It was the most are matted change in the military operated in modern history. I was a member of the political on
Humming humbling ourselves and seeking your help. I want to thank you, first of all, for who you are, thank you for your goodness, your mercy, and grace in each of our lives and thank you for the blessings that you give to us every day. What i want to thank you for each and every representative and all they do to direct our great country. I pray today that would you have your hand of grace and guidance upon them. I pray god, that would you give them had the wisdom they need on a daily basis to fulfill the office that youve appointed them to. I also ask that you would guide and courage and protect them in their personal lives, as well as their families and loved ones. I love you, lord. Thats in the name of jesus christ, i play. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from michigan rise . Mr. Speaker, pu
Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your seats before president obama, president ghani , and the delegations have departed. Wednesday, the afghan president will address a joint meeting of congress. You can see his speech live at 1045 a. M. Eastern. Coming up next on cspan, Governor John Kasich of ohio speaks. Then the u. S. Has debates on the gop budget. Ohio Governor John Kasich was in New Hampshire to speak at the politics and exit breakfast on tuesday. He ran for president in 2000 and was a congressman from ohio between 1983 and 2001. This is 45 minutes. [applause] gov. Kasich it is great to be here. Some of my former colleagues, this is back when Congress Actually worked. He is a terrific guy and worked closely with one of my great friends, chris shays. I love him. He was on the Budget Committee with me. You know chris. I always said john sununu was the smartest guy i have ever worked with in the house and senate. What can you say about him. About judd gregg. He has not been to
Here today, thats an increase of over 70 . Debt now represents 101 of the g. D. P. Lets put this in context, americans owe more money than the value of all the goods and services that are produced right here in the United States in one year. That level of debt quite honestly is unsustainable. Is nt just me saying that. C. B. O. Says our high and rising debt would have serious negative consequences on the economy and the federal budget. Admiral mike mullen said, the single biggest threat to our National Security is the debt. America is faced with two paths. One to continue down the path of blissful neglect or on the other path to seek an honest solution to it. Instead of solving our debt problems, president obama has committed to exacerbating them. The president s budget would add 8. 5 trillion to our already staggering debt. But despite new taxes in addition the obamas budget never ever balances. It is a vision that confines our children and grandchildren to heavy debt and tax burdens.
The two men identified as 21yearold Brandon Taylor and 19yearold chandler davenport, facing charges in connection with the february 4th shooting of two teenagers outside the Frederick High School gym. There was a basketball game going on at the time. Both of the victims were treated at the hospital. Still working to learn exactly what the circumstances were that led to that shooting. Barbara . Thank you, richard. Concerned friends of former congressman walter e. Fontroy are speaking to the media uncertain of his whereabouts. A family friend asked the state department to help find d. C. s former delegate to congress. Hes been known to travel extensively to africa and dubai and have little contact with home. Today the Group Announced a family fund to assist the family with the Financial Issues currently confronting them. In a couple of hours we could learn something new about a mysterious death at a hotel in d. C. David mess per sherschmidt found stabbed to death there. They want to talk